“They’re amazing,” Indigo said. “Healthy and working toward being settled and happy.”
“That’s all because of you and Bellamy,” Violet said.
“I have to give Jekyll some of the credit,” Indigo said. “He got them out.”
“Speak of the devil,” Bellamy said. “And the devil looks pissed.”
“Oh, shit, what time is it?” Indigo asked.
Jekyll stalked to the table and gave everyone a half smile. “Ladies.” He turned to Bellamy and scowled. “What’d I say?”
She waved her fork at him. “I’m not her jailor, big man.”
“I feel great, honey,” Indigo said, and Jekyll turned his attention to her.
“Yeah, but you tend to lie about your level of discomfort GoGo, so it’s why I gave your girl strict instructions on how long you should be on that leg.” He held his hand out. “Come on, I’m gonna take you home.”
“I came with Bell, though.”
“I’m good, honey. Go with Gigantor,” Bellamy said. “I’ll drop your car back at your place. Jekyll can drive me home later. Right?”
Jekyll nodded and Indigo gingerly slid out of the booth. “I really am good, Hyde.”
“I’m sure you are. Now, get your ass in the truck.” He grinned, leaning down to kiss her before guiding her out the front door.
“I need more pie,” Bellamy said.
“That’s your third piece,” Sierra pointed out.
“Maybe you should be Gizzard’s old lady,” I murmured, and the table erupted into laughter.
Rowan
Later that night, after a couple of glasses of wine, I’d had time to think about everything the women had told me… maybe a little too much time. But, regardless, it was enough to know I was done being without him. I missed his little smirk when I let a pun rip. I missed seeing his eyes crinkle at the corner, whether they were behind his thick-rimmed glasses, or he happened to be wearing contacts. I missed the way he ran his hand over his beard when he was deep in thought, or when he watched me closely, even when he thought I didn’t notice.
I sighed. Let’s be honest. I missed everything about him.
I pulled out my phone and dialed his number.
He picked up on the second ring. “Hey, Rowan.”
“Hi. Can you come over?”
“No, I cannot.”
“I’ve made my decision and I’d like to tell you it in person.”
He sighed.
“Please,” I begged.
“I’m outside, baby. Give me two minutes.”
“Wait, you’ve been here the whole time?” I squeaked. “Why didn’t you tell me?”
“Because we made a plan.”
“No,youmade a plan and forced me to follow it.”